Shafter Press thanks readers for Hanna Boys Center support
Rt Reverend William L. O Connor expresses gratitude to Shafter Press and readers for their sympathy and generosity toward Hanna Boys Center. The message notes the center's growth to 120 boys and doubling capacity while asking continued West Coast support and recognizing Campfire program efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Robert Evans
Shafter Press
Shafter
California
Mr. Evans
Win
Hanna Boys’ Center
Press Progress
Cigarette Tax Revenue Totals Edge Up in November
Tax figures show a small decline in local cigarette taxes while national revenue from November 30 rises slightly above 28 million. About 4 million packages moved through state and federal channels including Army Navy exchanges and Navy ship stores, with stock and meter revenues collected in advance.
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Seber
United States Army Navy
Air Forces
Mennonite Brethren Mark 100th Anniversary In Kern County
The Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern St hosts a joint Union Centennial service on January 10 at 2 30 p m in Shafter to honor 100 years of the faith with seven Kern County MB pastors and a mass choir performing hymns and anthems. The afternoon includes five minute talks by clergy on salvation the church scripture and related topics followed by a luncheon featuring traditional Mennonite fare. Honorees include Mrs Jacob E Bergen and Mr J W Kliewer both longtime members dating back to 1893 and 1900 respectively. The event gathers MB churches from North and South America Asia Africa Europe and behind the iron curtain.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern St
Kern County
M. B
Aftenoon
Uary
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
God
Leo Wiens
John Friesen
Melvin Schimnowski
Dave Block
Henry Dick
Werner Krocker
Albert Reimer
North
South America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Jacob E. Bergen
J. W. Kliewer
Shafter
Lowbss
Gasoline Tax Narrows in October 1959
Taxable distributions of gasoline show a small decline of about one tenth of one percent from 1958. October 1959 narrowly trails the prior year’s figure, marking the first month since June 1957 to fail surpass the same month in 1958. Factors cited include the prior month’s record high distributions and an unusually high October last year.
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Lynch
Vital Statistic Copies Price Increase in California
State Health Director Dr Malcolm Merrill announced higher fees for certified copies of birth death and marriage records in Sacramento effective January 1 raising costs from one to two dollars. Kern County Recorder Ray Vercammen said the increase applies to Hall of Records and Health Department vital statistics records and was mandated by legislative action.
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Sacramento
Malcolm Merrill
Bakersfield
Kern County
Ray Vercammen
Hall of Records
Vercammen
Railroads Moved Vast Share of Military Freight in War
Even amid the Korean War era the railroads carried 72 percent of military freight and 64 percent of military passenger volume. Analysts note that a broader war would likely raise these shares further due to reduced alternative transport options.
Shop With Shafter Merchants Drives Local Spending
The campaign encourages residents to shop with Shafter merchants to boost spending and strengthen the town’s economy, highlighting how every purchase supports local businesses and community growth.
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Albright
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M. E. Ministerial Fellowship
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